It'd be one thing if Jones made the team (seems like a stretch to me), but it clearly makes sense to make him a part of the process; he'll be a cornerstone of the US defense for the next 16 years probably. (Similar reasoning for bringing in Trouba, I'm sure, though the impact isn't as big).

Sad thing is that Jack Johnson will probably make the US team since he's a good soldier and always plays in the Worlds when called upon.

It'd be one thing if Jones made the team (seems like a stretch to me), but it clearly makes sense to make him a part of the process; he'll be a cornerstone of the US defense for the next 16 years probably. (Similar reasoning for bringing in Trouba, I'm sure, though the impact isn't as big).

Sad thing is that Jack Johnson will probably make the US team since he's a good soldier and always plays in the Worlds when called upon.

Is there a right handed USA defense man nearing retirement I didn't know about?

Sure. As far as value as a prospect goes he's in the Pietrangelo tier; he could be the best Dman in the league in 4-5 years. That's certainly enough reason to have him be a part of the process as this point, even if there's a question of when/if he'll get there.

Sure. As far as value as a prospect goes he's in the Pietrangelo tier; he could be the best Dman in the league in 4-5 years. That's certainly enough reason to have him be a part of the process as this point, even if there's a question of when/if he'll get there.